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Clinched: Yes, There Is Video

First, there was video of the final out and on-field celebrations.

Now, there's video of what happened next.

When the champagne flowed like cheap beer, and the cheap beer flowed like champagne. When no person was safe from getting drenched with one or the other -- except, apparently, Tito. When Heidi Watney poses inane questions to progressively less-sober ballplayers. When Jonathan Papelbon steals ballpark property and hands it out like party souvenirs. When an army of baby Sox were let loose on the Fenway turf. When even Billy the Bullpen Cop got to cut loose.

Quote of the night:

Josh Beckett (to Mike Lowell): That cigar makes you smell like a hamster.

Mike Lowell: Well, I've been called worse things, so I take that as a compliment. But, as long as Josh can pitch and not curse in the dugout, we'll be fine.

FANTASTIC.

Part 1: The tarp-covered locker room, the bullpen cop gets his, Papelbon sprays the Fenway crowd, Coco Crisp and Big Papi get interviewed.

video courtesy of NESN

Lots more video -- parts 2, 3 & 4 -- after the jump!

Part 2: The players all out on the field, Jason Bay locker room interview, Jonathan Papelbon discovers he can give away the bases, Tito Francona on-field interview, Tim Wakefield on-field interview with special guest interruption by Justin Masterson.

video courtesy of NESN

Part 3: Justin Masterson on-field interview with special guest interruption by Tim Wakefield, baby Sox!, Jon Lester on-field interview, Jonathan Papelbon and Theo Epstein lockerroom interviews.

video courtesy of NESN

Part 4: Papelbon + water jug, Kevin Youkilis on-field interview, Sean Casey and Jed Lowrie lockerroom interviews, Josh Beckett lockerroom interview with special guest hair fluffing by Mike Lowell.

video courtesy of NESN

What the hell is a "spoontenator"?

Comments (25)

[ mouse ] says:
on September 24, 2008 3:08 AM

What the hell is a "spoontenator"?

"The muscle that connects your heart to your (guts)."

(Have I mentioned lately how awesome you are for posting all of these videos all season long?)

[ Ian ] says:
on September 24, 2008 3:35 AM

I was wondering the same thing mouse.

[ Adam ] says:
on September 24, 2008 8:07 AM

"and we're gonna come away with some hardware at the end." -- Masterson is the best haha

[ Meredith ] says:
on September 24, 2008 9:20 AM

Some nice quotes from NESN videos. I literally went "awww" when I heard Jed's response to the question of "What's your best memory from the 2008 season?":

"Well hopefully it hasn't happened yet."

[ Jane ] says:
on September 24, 2008 10:00 AM

Love Casey's shirt. That's pretty fantastic.

[ SoxPhan ] says:
on September 24, 2008 10:39 AM

Thank you--this made my morning.

I am so happy for JayBay. I lived in Pittsburgh for a while, and to say baseball is not a priority in Pittsburgh is an understatement. I'm glad he's finally getting his chance to shine!

[ jules ] says:
on September 24, 2008 10:56 AM

Texy, thank you for posting these videos! I had a school meeting last night so had to leave right after the last out (I was a bit late, but was NOT going to miss that!)

These guys are awesome.

[ Karen ] says:
on September 24, 2008 12:01 PM

I stayed up late and watched all the videos from all the sites. Unfortunately, I am now sicker than I was feeling yesterday, but so worth it.

[ jenny again ] says:
on September 24, 2008 12:25 PM

mouse - MAD LOVE for that article link; I'd never seen it before.

THIS BASEBALL TEAM IS MADE OF WIN.

As are you, TG. No question.

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on September 24, 2008 12:43 PM

that Beckett/Lowell interview was classic.
anyone catch this gem from the MVP?:

"I didn't shave until junior year in college and now I shave twice a day!" - randomly inserted into the interview

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on September 24, 2008 12:45 PM

also, how cute is Baby Manny??? MDC, if you and Anna ever need a babysitter, I'm totally coming to Hyde Park...

[ Caroline ] says:
on September 24, 2008 12:57 PM

I don't even have words, I'm just dizzy with bliss. Bliss and sleep deprivation. Look at our happy team!

TG, you're the best.

[ Jessi ] says:
on September 24, 2008 12:58 PM

Thank you TG!

[ jenny again ] says:
on September 24, 2008 1:25 PM

Caroline - Did you make it onto the tv in any of the Tek-handshake shots?

[ Mac ] says:
on September 24, 2008 2:28 PM

Thank you, Texy!

[ Kate ] says:
on September 24, 2008 3:00 PM

Lyndsay - Lowell popped that comment out because Beckett called him TeenWolf. That was the best interview by far!

[ Angie ] says:
on September 24, 2008 4:09 PM

I've watched the Beckett interview 4 times now and it's still hilarious every time. I love how after Beckett said Mikey smelled like a hamster, he just continued talking in the same interview-type tone. Like he wasn't offended or surprised at all. I'm thinking Mikey was pretty drunk.

[ Jennie ] says:
on September 24, 2008 4:54 PM

Wah! I guess I'm the only one who can't see the videos!!!!!

[ Anonymous ] says:
on September 24, 2008 5:18 PM

"FIRST TEAM TO ELEVEN!"

[ Lori ] says:
on September 24, 2008 6:25 PM

Haha, Josh Beckett called Mikey Lowell Teenwolf and a hamster all in one interview. Rough night, but sooo funny.

[ Trish ] says:
on September 24, 2008 6:25 PM

I think Mike Lowell's used to Josh by now.

And the chances of Josh not cussing in the dugout are roughly equivalent to my chances of being elected Pope anytime in the near future.

[ ecl1958 ] says:
on September 24, 2008 6:38 PM

Once again, Texy, you are made of WIN! As is our team, of course. Thanks so much for posting these. I hope I can finish watching all of them before the game!

[ Jane ] says:
on September 24, 2008 9:09 PM

I love seeing Beckett break his stone faced post- game shield and resort to calling his teammates "hamsters."

These videos make me so happy. I love watching them have fun and celebrate. And drench one another in bubbly. It's brilliant.

[ Holly ] says:
on September 24, 2008 11:04 PM

Look at all those babies out there! What a fertile team. Great to see! GO SOX!!!

[ joyosity ] says:
on September 26, 2008 2:22 PM

Man, I had tickets for that game but couldn't go because I was on an airplane and was so upset about it that I couldn't even watch these videos until today. But boy am I glad I did, and thanks as always for posting these gems.

I love Okie's slightly formal and awkward hug with the bullpen cop. Yay, baby Sox! And Masterson screen time equals love. =)

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